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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
5
Greater Washington Boomers press local firm to urge Jobbers and Shippers Association to probe a case where losses arose from freight in transit delay. Car Service Association comments a case that hints at agency commercial matters.
The Baltimore and Washington Cart Service Association informs a local jobber that no refund is legally due when transit has been unreasonably long. It notes, however, that if the consignee delays pickup, a charge for the delay may be assessed. The Jobbers and Shippers Association may seek relief by filing the proper appeal.
The Jobbers and Shippers Association probes demurrage refunds after J T Walker Sons faced ten days of rail delay from Virginia to Washington. A Baltimore inquiry clarifies that railcar rules depend on each railroad. the committee will study delay compensation.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railway plans two mammoth roundhouses costing 400000 to support expansion of Washington’s rail facilities. Permits approved by Building Inspector Ashford. Locating north of New York Avenue between Fifth and Fifteenth streets northeast, the half circle structures will hold 25 engine stalls each plus tool, machine, and repair shops to service motive power for the region.
Secretary of War Taft will tour Maine after vacation to campaign for Charles E. Littlefield in the Second district. The move signals administration support against the Federation of Labor as Littlefield has opposed anti injunc tion and eight hour measures. Speaker Cannon will join to shore up union opposition while the federation seeks to deny Littlefield re election.
Weather disrupts Washington militia training at Mount Gretna Camp Roosevelt delaying cordon and Cossack outpost drills. Umpires praise both militia and regulars after a march and retreat through mock hostile terrain. Delinquent Lebanon visits prompt potential fines, while officers debate night scouting and artillery disposition amid persistent rain.
Weather bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture shows heavy rains in the Middle Atlantic and northeastern regions, with a stormy pattern extending to the Rocky Mountains and Gulf Coast. Temperatures remain moderate with rapid cooling in the northern Rocky Mountains and forecasted local showers east of the Mississippi Friday and Saturday.
Funeral services were held for Prof. Almon H. Thompson at 2 PM yesterday at the family home 1720 Twelfth Street Northwest burial at Arlington Cemetery Also funeral services for Mrs Bertha Schott widow of Prof Charles A Schott were held from 12 First Street Southeast with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery George F Stevens funeral planned today under G R auspices. he served in the navy yard for fourteen years and held several lodge and veteran group memberships. An arrest hearing in District Police Court found Samuel A Kimberly manager of American Jeg Company liable for $50 fine for alleged violation of the smoke law. District Commissioners issued an offer to improve Newean curve between Fourteenth Street and Piney Branch Road at an estimated cost of about 36 500 to be charged to repairs and roads appropriation. The list of pallbearers for Stevens included David McGowan Henry Siston Philip Deis George Fleming and Mr Wineton.
A persuasive notice extols O Sullivan rubber heels as essential for anyone who stands or walks. It warns substitutes profit dealers at higher cost and urges ordering by name. Prices 50 cents, from National Shoe Mfg and Repair Co. 442 6th St NW Washington DC QSullivan Rubber Co Lowell MA.
An unknown man entered Stevens drug store on Ninth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue through a rear transom to steal mostly 1 and 2 cent stamps and some change. Police pursue the thief, who may have taken the stamps to mail a delayed letter or save for a bond issue.
Mr Matsukata preeminent of the Kawa gaki Dockyard Company and Yale graduate has presented a handsome silver football challenge cup to the Asiatic Heel for annual play with the Wenning ship name engraved. A dispatch from Rear Admiral Train to the Navy Department confirms the gift and a smaller cup is sent to the Oregon crew for the Navy Department.
Miss Douglas Wise, debutante from Washington circles, was driving with Lycurgus Winchester in Baltimore when a street car struck their carriage. Winchester died at once. Wise suffered a leg fracture and injuries but is reported doing well. Lieut Richard Hooker and wife had dined with Winchester before the fatal crash.
At Galbraith Church in Galbraith Street a heated session of the Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress discussed speaker lists and names on the programme. Bishop R. S. Williams of Chicago charged Corresponding Secretary I Garland Penn with exceeding his authority by placing names. The board ordered Penn to apologize, while the outcome for the secretary remains unresolved.
A lengthy schedule outlines today’s program of religious and educational talks led by D. D. Uri B. and Rev. J. Gooper among others. Sessions cover youth religion, literature, race education, and social issues with multiple addresses across venues on Vermont Avenue and nearby streets in a city setting. An editors and reporters press meeting is planned for a convened press convention. Amanda Smith of the Industrial Home for Colored Children will deliver an appeal on Sunday August 1.
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